Etymology

gele

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Today it means: A traditional head tie native to Yoruba women of West Africa (Nigeria, Benin and Togo). Full definition →

Yoruba gèlè
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  1. Yoruba · borrowed fromgèlè
  2. Yoruba · borrowed fromgèlè
  3. English todaygele

Borrowed from Yoruba gèlè.

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